1864 Illinois gubernatorial election

1864 Illinois gubernatorial election

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Nominee Richard J. Oglesby James Carroll Robinson Party National Union Democratic Popular vote 190,376 158,711 Percentage 54.54% 45.46%

County Results Oglesby:     50-60%     60-70%     70-80% Robinson:     50-60%     60-70%     70-80%

Governor before election Richard Yates Republican Elected Governor Richard J. Oglesby National Union

The 1864 Illinois gubernatorial election was the thirteenth election for this office and took place during the American Civil War. Republican governor Richard Yates did not run for re-election, but was instead elected to serve in the United States Senate. Major General Richard J. Oglesby resigned his commission to run as the National Union nominee. Congressman James Carroll Robinson was the Democratic nominee. ^[1] At this time in Illinois history, the Lieutenant Governor was elected on a separate ballot from the governor. This would remain the case until the adoption of the 1970 constitution.

Results

1864 Illinois gubernatorial election ^[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	National Union	Richard J. Oglesby	190,376	54.54	+3.39
	Democratic	James Carroll Robinson	158,711	45.46	−1.88
Majority			31,665	9.08	+5.23
Turnout			349,087
	National Union hold		Swing

References

1. "Bioguide Search".
2. Dubin, Michael J. (2014). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1861-1911: The Official Results by State and County. Jefferson, NC: McFarland and Company. p. 126.